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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Libra
Age
90
Place of Birth
Dhaka, Undivided India | Present-day Bangladesh
Place of Death
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
State Country of Birth
Undivided India | Present-day Bangladesh
State Country of Death
West Bengal, India

Chronicled Highlights 171956 – 2002

Paritosh Sen — Dhaka, Undivided India | Present-day Bangladesh.
1956
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Spring Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 12 March 2021
In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1956), offered in the Spring Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 March 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹41,56,790 ($57,733). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Untitled, 1956 | Painting
Selling price
INR41,56,790
316% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 10,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 3,919
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
35.8 × 29.6 in (91 × 75 cm)
Lot
59 · Sa.Onl/12.03.21
1958
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Collectors Choice: Modern Indian ArtOnline · 26 June 2021
In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of House Of Banaras (1958), offered in the Collectors Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 26 June 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹63,92,468 ($86,149.19). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). House Of Banaras, 1958 | Painting
Selling price
INR63,92,468
1178% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,775
Medium
Oil on plyboard
Dimensions
48 × 48 in (122 × 122 cm)
Lot
82 · AG.Onl/26.06.21
1981
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality III: Indian Contemporary Paintings with Rare Books and Vintage Film MemorabiliaMumbai · 26 March 2004
In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Isabelle Before The Mirror (1981), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality III: Indian Contemporary Paintings with Rare Books and Vintage Film Memorabilia by Osian's, which concluded on 26 March 2004 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹4,31,250 ($9,641). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Isabelle Before The Mirror, 1981 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,31,250
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 147
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
55.8 × 52.8 in (142 × 134 cm)
Lot
28 · Os.Mum/26.03.04
1982
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · India: The Passionate Detachment: Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and BooksMumbai · 24 February 2001
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Bag Lady (1982), offered in the India: The Passionate Detachment: Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and Books by Osian's, which concluded on 24 February 2001 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,20,000 ($4,723). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Bag Lady, 1982 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,20,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 2,75,000 – 3,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 71.85
Medium
Acrylic on paper
Dimensions
57.5 × 53.3 in (146 × 135 cm)
Lot
31 · Os.Mum/24.02.01
1982
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary ArtNew Delhi · 01 March 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Isabelle In Black Dress (1982), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 01 March 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹27,60,000 ($62,232). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Isabelle In Black Dress, 1982 | Painting
Selling price
INR27,60,000
84% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 12,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 939
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
55.7 × 52.8 in (142 × 134 cm)
Lot
56 · Os.Del/01.03.06
1982
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian Art: Including Miniatures and Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 19 September 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ahmedabad Scene (1982), offered in the Indian Art: Including Miniatures and Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 19 September 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹38,73,240 ($84,000). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Ahmedabad Scene, 1982 | Painting
Selling price
INR38,73,240
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 32,27,700 – 46,11,000
Rate per sq in
INR 569
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
72 × 94.5 in (183 × 240 cm)
Lot
132 · So.NeY/19.09.06
1987
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCDrawing
Christie's · Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction)Mumbai · 20 December 1987
On 20 December 1987, Paritosh Sen made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Cockatoo was presented as Lot 27 in Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction), conducted by Christie's in Mumbai, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Cockatoo, n.d. | Drawing
Medium
Charcoal on handmade paper
Lot
27 · Ch.Mum/20.12.87
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · The Indian SaleLondon · 08 May 1997
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Party (1989), offered in the The Indian Sale by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 May 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,20,198 ($3,357). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). The Party, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,20,198
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,16,134 – 1,74,201
Rate per sq in
INR 39.24
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
51.2 × 59.8 in (130 × 152 cm)
Lot
480 · So.Lon/08.05.97
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 01 April 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Women At A Sacred Tank (1989), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 01 April 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹8,92,704 ($20,400). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Women At A Sacred Tank, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR8,92,704
36% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,37,600 – 6,56,400
Rate per sq in
INR 283
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59 × 53.5 in (150 × 136 cm)
Lot
182 · So.NeY/01.04.05
1989
Literary ReferencePainting
DeRivaz & Ives · Modern Indian Art of BengalOnline · 07 May 2022
Humour and liveliness are two important elements in my mental make-up as an artist. I have always tried to live life fully and to consciously avoid stagnation in all forms. A life without humour is inconceivable to me. To be alive is to be able to laugh. And I enjoy laughing most, when I succeed in cracking a joke at my own cost, whether that be in the conduct of my daily life or in my painting.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Camels, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,28,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 7,50,000 – 12,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 573
Medium
Charcoal and watercolour on paper pasted on board
Dimensions
43.1 × 29.5 in (109 × 75 cm)
Lot
19 · De.Onl/07.05.22
1990
Public Auction HighPainting
Bowrings · European and Modern and Contemporary Indian PaintingsNew Delhi · 20 November 2002
In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Young Women Eating Fried Prawns On The Beach (1990), offered in the European and Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Bowrings, which concluded on 20 November 2002 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹2,80,000 ($5,808). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Young Women Eating Fried Prawns On The Beach, 1990 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,80,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 3,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 71.82
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
53 × 73.6 in (135 × 187 cm)
Lot
234 · Bow.Del/20.11.02
1991
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary ArtLondon · 04 June 1997
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Watering the Sunflower Plants (1991), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 04 June 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,27,899 ($3,575). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Watering the Sunflower Plants, 1991 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,27,899
9% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 87,803 – 1,17,070
Rate per sq in
INR 39.67
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 53.7 in (152 × 137 cm)
Lot
110 · Ch.Lon/04.06.97
1991
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 24 September 2004
In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Man Trying To Hop Into A Ladies (1991), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 24 September 2004 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹7,71,792 ($16,800). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Man Trying To Hop Into A Ladies, 1991 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,71,792
110% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,75,640 – 3,67,520
Rate per sq in
INR 239
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
53.9 × 59.8 in (137 × 152 cm)
Lot
178 · So.NeY/24.09.04
2001
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Paritosh Sen · Paritosh SenBirla Academy of Art and Culture · 18 February 2001
In 2001, Paritosh Sen Mini Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Paritosh Sen, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Paritosh Sen, 2001 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882726
2001
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Invitation
Paritosh Sen · Selections from 60 yearsNational Gallery of Modern Art · 31 March 2001
In 2001, Selections from 60 years A Retrospective of the Works of Shri Paritosh Sen marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Paritosh Sen, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Selections from 60 years, 2001 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859925
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 12 May 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Hasya Rasa - Or Comic Sentiment (2002), offered in the Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 May 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹10,09,808 ($23,321). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Hasya Rasa - Or Comic Sentiment, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR10,09,808
76% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,75,000 – 5,75,000
Rate per sq in
INR 296
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
71.5 × 47.6 in (182 × 121 cm)
Lot
14 · Sa.Onl/12.05.05
2002
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Invitation
Paritosh Sen · Retrospective Exhibition of Paritosh SenChennai · 18 April 2002
In 2002, Retrospective Exhibition of Paritosh Sen marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Paritosh Sen, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Sen, Paritosh (Artist). Retrospective Exhibition of Paritosh Sen, 2002 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859863

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